Body Cavities 0.0 / 5 ? OtherAnatomy and PhysiologyOtherOther Created by: rosieewatsonCreated on: 27-11-19 19:58 What is the parietal membrane? Serous membrane that lines the boundaries of the body cavities 1 of 8 What is the visceral membrane? Serous membrane that covers the organs 2 of 8 What is the viscera? Body cavities are chambers within the body that contain the internal organs 3 of 8 What is the function of body cavities? Provide protection for the viscera against any jarring or knocking by cushioning them 4 of 8 Define mesentery Inner part of the periteoneum that is attached to the intestines 5 of 8 Define mesovarium A section of periteoneum that is attached to the ovaries 6 of 8 Is the pelvic cavity continuous with the abdominal cavity? Yes - the cranial part of it is also lined with peritoneum 7 of 8 Name three body cavities? The thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity 8 of 8
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